E-Cigarettes And Smoking Cessation

E-Cigarette Dangerous Or Life Saving

Smokeless cigarettes have become the newest “healthy” alternative to smoking. But currently there is concern as to whether the e-cig is an authentic, less dangerous replacement for cigarette smoking or a possible health risk.

In the 1960's, most tobacco companies developed mild, low tar cigarettes and also added filters claiming they were a healthier substitute for regular cigarettes. It is now well-known that these types of cigarettes ﻿are not less of a health risk when compared to normal tobacco﻿. Still, the marketing and advertising practices have been successful and today 80% of tobacco cigarettes marketed are filtered with a few smokers actually believing they are doing something beneficial for their health by switching to the filtered cigarette.

Enter the e-cigarette. A battery operated, cigarette-shaped gadget that provides an inhalable nicotine vapor that is orderless and colorless. The e-cig is designed to provide smokers with their nicotine fix without the carcinogens and harmful toxins in cigarettes.

How E-Cigarettes Work

The idea of the electronic cigarette appears sound. They are simple nicotine delivery system. They function like nicotine gum or patches by providing only nicotine to the user without any of the harmful components of cigarettes.

E-cigs have a reputation for working better than otherNRT (nicotine replacement therapy) for smoking cessation. This is believed to be due to its ability to address the psychological tactile addiction of cigarette smoking by providing a virtually identical smoking experience to a real cigarette.

Why E-Cigarettes Work

The tactile component oftobacco dependency is the smokers sensation that they should be doing something using their fingers and mouth. Tactile dependency can be very strong and is a significant impediment to the people wishing to quit smoking. The electronic cigarette seems to treat tactile addiction by offering the smoker the sensation associated with holding a cigarette in addition to breathing smoke. Users of the e cigarette report the ability to hang on to and also take a breath from the e cigarette is precisely what makes them so appealing.So what's the final word? E-cigarettes appear to be better at relieving withdrawal symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal. The FDA is still on the fence concerning the safety of e-cigarettes. At this point, all studies indicate that electronic cigarettes are safer than smoking but further study is required. And remember, before you begin any smoking cessation program, consult your physician or pharmacist.